Tips to open SRU file
Can't open the SRU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SRU files as well as a list of programs that support SRU files.
SRU file extension
| File Name |
PowerBuilder User Object |
| File Developer |
Sybase Inc. |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The SRU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SRU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SRU file on each system platform.
What is SRU file?
The file in the SRU format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Sybase Inc.. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. PowerBuilder User Object is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Sybase PowerBuilder application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Sybase Inc..
How to open SRU file?
An often recurring problem with PowerBuilder User Object is that SRU is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SRU to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SRU file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Sybase PowerBuilder
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Sybase PowerBuilder is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Sybase PowerBuilder in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file SRU with Sybase PowerBuilder. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open SRU files.
Programs to open SRU file
Remember to download programs supporting SRU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Sybase PowerBuilder with SRU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the SRU file to open in the Sybase PowerBuilder application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SRU file with the Sybase PowerBuilder application.
Step 3. Update Sybase PowerBuilder to the latest version
If, however, after binding Sybase PowerBuilder with PowerBuilder User Object there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Sybase Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SRU file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to SRU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SRU file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SRU files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SRU files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SRU file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Sybase Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted SRU files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move SRU to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SRU file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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